Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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